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[[File:H2A terminal TH Arbiter 1.jpg|thumb|250px|left|An Arbiter blessed by a Hierarch.]] | [[File:H2A terminal TH Arbiter 1.jpg|thumb|250px|left|An Arbiter blessed by a Hierarch.]] | ||
The establishment of the Covenant led to the Sangheili losing most of their traditions and history. However, the title of Arbiter was maintained as a position of power for the Sangheili.{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm7}} The appellation of Arbiter was bestowed upon the commander-in-chief of the [[Covenant military]], and was regarded as a great privilege among the Sangheili race. Arbiter was a noble title only given to a Sangheili that was considered worthy of bringing justice and peace to the Covenant—some considered it a "''badge of greatness''". The Arbiter's authority would not be questioned by any other individual in the Covenant.<ref name="wos295">'''[[Halo: Evolutions|Halo: Evolutions – Volume II]]''', "[[Wages of Sin]]", ''pages 294-295''</ref> Most notably, the Arbiter of the Covenant would serve as the "Will of the Hierarchs".{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm6}} At some point the year before or in [[784 BCE]], during an [[Ages of Conversion|Age of Conversion]], the Covenant's [[Taming of the Lekgolo|war]] with the [[Lekgolo]] species had proved itself to be significantly more difficult than anticipated. [[ | The establishment of the Covenant led to the Sangheili losing most of their traditions and history. However, the title of Arbiter was maintained as a position of power for the Sangheili.{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm7}} The appellation of Arbiter was bestowed upon the commander-in-chief of the [[Covenant military]], and was regarded as a great privilege among the Sangheili race. Arbiter was a noble title only given to a Sangheili that was considered worthy of bringing justice and peace to the Covenant—some considered it a "''badge of greatness''". The Arbiter's authority would not be questioned by any other individual in the Covenant.<ref name="wos295">'''[[Halo: Evolutions|Halo: Evolutions – Volume II]]''', "[[Wages of Sin]]", ''pages 294-295''</ref> Most notably, the Arbiter of the Covenant would serve as the "Will of the Hierarchs".{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm6}} At some point the year before or in [[784 BCE]], during an [[Ages of Conversion|Age of Conversion]], the Covenant's [[Taming of the Lekgolo|war]] with the [[Lekgolo]] species had proved itself to be significantly more difficult than anticipated. Arbiter [[Jeht 'Lcmutee]] was tasked with traveling to the [[moon]] of [[Rantu]] to learn about the Lekgolo's strengths and weaknesses,<ref name="h2aterm8">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 8]]''</ref> and upon learning that the Lekgolo could combine into the powerful [[Mgalekgolo]] forms, he proposed the species' incorporation into the Covenant to the Hierarchs. The Hierarchs reluctantly agreed with the Arbiter, and the Lekgolo joined the empire.<ref name="ch269">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''pages 269-270''</ref> | ||
However, approximately four hundred years prior to the [[Battle of Installation 04|destruction]] of [[Installation 04]], the contemporary Arbiter, [[Fal 'Chavamee]], refused to accept the [[Covenant religion]] and was branded a [[List of known Covenant heretics|heretic]] by the Hierarchs. The resulting chain of events, which led to the deaths of both 'Chavamee and a high-ranking kinsman named [[Haka]], led to the Prophets changing the role of the Arbiter significantly. The title was thereafter given to disgraced Sangheili in order for them to regain their honor by way of suicidal missions of great importance to the Covenant as a whole.<ref name="Duel">'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[The Duel]]''</ref> In part, the change was additionally made by the Hierarchs to secure their own power over the Sangheili;{{Ref/Reuse|wos295}} in many cases, brilliant Sangheili who asked too many questions or were otherwise seen as a threat to the Prophets were branded heretics and then appointed Arbiter to silence them and to keep the Sangheili without a strong leader of their own.<ref name="h2aterm11">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 11]]''</ref> During the [[Unggoy Rebellion]] of [[2462]], [[Unidentified Arbiter (Unggoy Rebellion)|an Arbiter]] was appointed to put down the insurrection. The Arbiter commanded a [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] and partially [[Glassing|glassed]] the [[Unggoy]] homeworld of [[Balaho]], forcing the species to surrender and rejoin the Covenant.<ref name="h2aterm10">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 10]]''</ref> | However, approximately four hundred years prior to the [[Battle of Installation 04|destruction]] of [[Installation 04]], the contemporary Arbiter, [[Fal 'Chavamee]], refused to accept the [[Covenant religion]] and was branded a [[List of known Covenant heretics|heretic]] by the Hierarchs. The resulting chain of events, which led to the deaths of both 'Chavamee and a high-ranking kinsman named [[Haka]], led to the Prophets changing the role of the Arbiter significantly. The title was thereafter given to disgraced Sangheili in order for them to regain their honor by way of suicidal missions of great importance to the Covenant as a whole.<ref name="Duel">'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[The Duel]]''</ref> In part, the change was additionally made by the Hierarchs to secure their own power over the Sangheili;{{Ref/Reuse|wos295}} in many cases, brilliant Sangheili who asked too many questions or were otherwise seen as a threat to the Prophets were branded heretics and then appointed Arbiter to silence them and to keep the Sangheili without a strong leader of their own.<ref name="h2aterm11">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 11]]''</ref> During the [[Unggoy Rebellion]] of [[2462]], [[Unidentified Arbiter (Unggoy Rebellion)|an Arbiter]] was appointed to put down the insurrection. The Arbiter commanded a [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] and partially [[Glassing|glassed]] the [[Unggoy]] homeworld of [[Balaho]], forcing the species to surrender and rejoin the Covenant.<ref name="h2aterm10">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 10]]''</ref> | ||
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The technology used in the armor is similar to the standard [[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]], though it is of an older design and considered "not state-of-the-art".{{Ref/Reuse|enc138}} While modern Covenant active camouflage has a virtually unlimited duration, the Arbiter's camouflage lasts only for a few seconds, though still enough to give him a tactical advantage.{{Ref/Reuse|h2arbiter}} | The technology used in the armor is similar to the standard [[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]], though it is of an older design and considered "not state-of-the-art".{{Ref/Reuse|enc138}} While modern Covenant active camouflage has a virtually unlimited duration, the Arbiter's camouflage lasts only for a few seconds, though still enough to give him a tactical advantage.{{Ref/Reuse|h2arbiter}} | ||
The armor may be subject to some small amount of customization. Ripa 'Moramee was taller than most Sangheili, at over 8'1<nowiki>''</nowiki>, while Thel 'Vadam stands at 7'10<nowiki>''</nowiki>. Furthermore, when first donning the armor, 'Vadam lacked mandible guards or a shoulder-mounted light that he possessed after the [[Great Schism]], where his active camouflage was also significantly upgraded.<ref>'''Halo 3'''</ref> In addition, when the Arbiter was sent on missions requiring specialized armor, such as during the [[Taming of the Lekgolo]] where [[ | The armor may be subject to some small amount of customization. Ripa 'Moramee was taller than most Sangheili, at over 8'1<nowiki>''</nowiki>, while Thel 'Vadam stands at 7'10<nowiki>''</nowiki>. Furthermore, when first donning the armor, 'Vadam lacked mandible guards or a shoulder-mounted light that he possessed after the [[Great Schism]], where his active camouflage was also significantly upgraded.<ref>'''Halo 3'''</ref> In addition, when the Arbiter was sent on missions requiring specialized armor, such as during the [[Taming of the Lekgolo]] where Arbiter [[Jeht 'Lcmutee]] required a [[vacuum suit]] to breathe on [[Rantu]], they would be given a variant that was more suitable for the occasion.{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm8}} | ||
As of [[2558]], Arbiter Thel 'Vadam dons a ceremonial battledress that he believes serves as tribute to traditional armor style previously worn by the Arbiters, while also serving as a symbol of transition that represents his new-found role as a leader of his people and of a united [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|arbiter universe}} | As of [[2558]], Arbiter Thel 'Vadam dons a ceremonial battledress that he believes serves as tribute to traditional armor style previously worn by the Arbiters, while also serving as a symbol of transition that represents his new-found role as a leader of his people and of a united [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|arbiter universe}} | ||
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*[[Judge-King of Qivro]] – who was a tyrannical leader, overthrown by the original ancient Swords of Sanghelios. | *[[Judge-King of Qivro]] – who was a tyrannical leader, overthrown by the original ancient Swords of Sanghelios. | ||
*[[Unidentified Arbiter (War of Beginnings)|Unidentified Arbiter]] – who led the Sangheili during the [[War of Beginnings]]. | *[[Unidentified Arbiter (War of Beginnings)|Unidentified Arbiter]] – who led the Sangheili during the [[War of Beginnings]]. | ||
*[[ | *[[Jeht 'Lcmutee]] – during the [[Taming of the Lekgolo]], tasked with pacifying the [[Lekgolo]] resistance.{{Ref/Reuse|ch269}} | ||
*[[Fal 'Chavamee]] – during the 2100s (approximately four hundred years prior to [[2552]]).<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=952800 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Re: Okay'' ('''Frank O'Connor''': ''This is quite late into the Covenant as a society, with most of the client species either absorbed or in the process of absorption...'')]</ref> 'Chavamee's refusal to accept the [[Covenant religion]] led to the rank of Arbiter being converted into a badge of shame.{{Ref/Reuse|Duel}} | *[[Fal 'Chavamee]] – during the 2100s (approximately four hundred years prior to [[2552]]).<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=952800 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Re: Okay'' ('''Frank O'Connor''': ''This is quite late into the Covenant as a society, with most of the client species either absorbed or in the process of absorption...'')]</ref> 'Chavamee's refusal to accept the [[Covenant religion]] led to the rank of Arbiter being converted into a badge of shame.{{Ref/Reuse|Duel}} | ||
*[[Unidentified Arbiter (Unggoy Rebellion)|Unidentified Arbiter]] – during the [[Unggoy Rebellion]], tasked with quelling the uprising.{{Ref/Reuse|h2arbiter}} | *[[Unidentified Arbiter (Unggoy Rebellion)|Unidentified Arbiter]] – during the [[Unggoy Rebellion]], tasked with quelling the uprising.{{Ref/Reuse|h2arbiter}} | ||
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File:H2A Terminals - Ancient Arbiter 4.jpg|An Arbiter on [[Ulgethon]] observes the San'Shyuum's [[Forerunner Dreadnought]]. | File:H2A Terminals - Ancient Arbiter 4.jpg|An Arbiter on [[Ulgethon]] observes the San'Shyuum's [[Forerunner Dreadnought]]. | ||
File:H2A Terminals - Prophet-Elite War Arbiter.jpg|The Arbiter of the [[San'Shyuum-Sangheili War]]. | File:H2A Terminals - Prophet-Elite War Arbiter.jpg|The Arbiter of the [[San'Shyuum-Sangheili War]]. | ||
File:H2A terminal TH Arbiter 2.jpg| | File:H2A terminal TH Arbiter 2.jpg|Arbiter Jeht 'Lcmutee, who oversaw the [[Taming of the Lekgolo]]. | ||
File:H2A Terminals - UR Arbiter 1.jpg|The Arbiter who quelled the [[Unggoy Rebellion]]. | File:H2A Terminals - UR Arbiter 1.jpg|The Arbiter who quelled the [[Unggoy Rebellion]]. | ||
File:H2A Terminals - UR Arbiter 3.jpg|The Unggoy surrender to the triumphant Arbiter, before allowing them entry into Sangheili units. | File:H2A Terminals - UR Arbiter 3.jpg|The Unggoy surrender to the triumphant Arbiter, before allowing them entry into Sangheili units. | ||